Plastilite Corporation Partnering with Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo

OMAHA, Neb. – April 20, 2016 – Plastilite Corporation recently announced that they partnered with the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s Party for the Planet, an Earth Day celebration that will take place on Sunday, April 23, 2016.

“It’s an honor to partner with the zoo where we have an opportunity to spread the word about EPS recycling,” said Barry Kriha, Director of Marketing for Plastilite. “We’re thrilled that such a long-standing, beloved organization has asked us work with them and share our message about protecting the environment.”

Plastilite Corporation will have a trailer outside of the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium’s main entrance between 9 A.M. and 3 P.M. on April 23, 2016. The public is encouraged to bring their EPS recyclable foam for disposal. All EPS foam should be prepared for disposal using the instructions found at www.plastilite.com/recycle.

In addition to participating in Party for the Planet, Plastilite has begun working with the zoo regularly to pick up the EPS foam supply from their grounds.

Plastilite Corporation specializes in insulated packing and shipping solutions including the creation of EPS shipping coolers. As one of 30 EPS foam mail-back sites in the United States, Plastilite is proud to do their part in caring for the environment as well as the animals. More than 125 million pounds of EPS was recycled in 2013.